Game Dev Tycoon | Guide 1.7.6

There is a hidden difficulty spike in . The "Mobile Crash" event (similar to the 1983 video game crash) will reduce all game sales by 40% for 2 years.

Your staff is your most important asset. Managing them effectively is the key to unlocking higher game scores.

Matching the right topic with the right genre is the foundation of a successful game. Great Combos

Never skip a game report. Generating a report after a game finishes releasing unlocks exact data on whether a topic and genre combination works. More importantly, it adds to your studio's hidden experience point pool, boosting the baseline quality of your future titles. The 2D vs. 3D Graphics Cycle

Adding too many features to a game early on can lead to high costs that small sales can't cover. game dev tycoon guide 1.7.6

of Game Dev Tycoon brought a subtle but significant shift in how the simulation calculates genre combinations, fan expectations, and the dreaded pirate curve. If you are using an outdated guide from 2015, you are leaving millions on the table.

Start with [RPG/Fantasy] , [Simulation/Life] , or [Action/Military] .

Train your staff between game projects. Focus on "Welcome to the Company" for new hires, followed by specific design or technology courses to raise their base stats.

: Never develop two games in a row with the same Genre or Topic. This results in a heavy review penalty. Staff Management : Aim for a balanced team of 2 Tech experts 2 Design experts 2 Balanced staff There is a hidden difficulty spike in

Phase 2: Dialogues, Level Design, and Artificial Intelligence Level Design Adventure RPG Simulation Strategy Casual Phase 3: World Design, Graphic, and Sound World Design Action Adventure RPG Simulation Strategy Casual 4. Stage-by-Stage Studio Walkthrough Garage Phase (Years 1–4)

Only sign publishing contracts that demand a 80% or lower review score requirement.

Unlock Large/AAA games, create an R&D lab, and launch your own hardware console.

version 1.7.6, focusing on maximizing scores, managing your studio, and reaching the AAA development stage. The Path to Perfect Scores To achieve a perfect 10/10 Managing them effectively is the key to unlocking

Detective, Fantasy, Law, Ninja, Romance, Time Travel, Vampire. RPG: Cyberpunk, Dungeon, Fantasy, Mediaeval, Sci-Fi, Spy.

Hire a balanced team, unlock Large games, and survive the platform wars.

Don't wait until you have a huge team to start training. Train your first employee in both technology and design, but specialize them later (e.g., one becomes a top-tier designer, the other a top programmer).